Defensive Programming

Bring your defensive baseball game to the next level. Callix Crabbe and Crabbeology teach you how to build baseball skills in the infield and in the outfield.

Our defensive philosophy is based on the Crabbe-ology road map. We teach players that defense is the link to a winning team and players. We help players identify their weaknesses, utilize their strengths, and develop a plan for future improvement.

The Outfield

As an outfielder, we teach you to be well versed in understanding all variables in order to play gold glove caliber defense. The goal is to facilitate awareness of all aspects of outfield play through:

Establishing a good rhythm, tempo and timing of the feet in the proper sequencing.

Improving your first step reaction and reading of balls off the bat through specific drills geared to build awareness and feel improvements.

Improving all angles of defensive play through specific drills.

Improving footwork and arm strength through specific drills.

30 Minute* outfield sessions include:

Debrief – 5 minutes

Skill building – 15 minutes

Fungo reads – 10 minutes

*Great for showcases or tune-ups

1 Hour* outfield sessions include:

Debrief – 5 minutes

Footwork and skill building –25 minutes

Fungo reads – 20 minutes

Video analysis – 10 minutes

*These sessions are not recommended before competition or showcases.

The Infield

As an infielder, we teach living in the moment by learning to move on from mistakes that are physical and not repeat ones that are mental. The goal is to facilitate awareness of all aspect of infield play through: